Illinois State University

Normal, IL
PublicSuburbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
89%
Enrollment
18,414
Graduation Rate
66%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,117
Retention Rate
81%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)10101230
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2227
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$16,021
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,086
Avg Net Price
$18,996
Room & Board
$11,584
Total COA
$32,458
Median Debt
$20,482

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$11,075
$30,001–48,000
$11,994
$48,001–75,000
$16,424
$75,001–110,000
$23,818
$110,001+
$26,853
Pell Grant Rate: 30%
Federal Loan Rate: 45%

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Sticker Price$39,670
Estimated Net Price$18,996 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
66%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,117
Retention Rate
81%
Median Debt
$20,482

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
21.0%
Education
16.7%
Health Professions
9.4%
Communication
5.9%
Computer Science
4.5%
Psychology
4.5%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.5%
Social Sciences
4.2%
Criminal Justice
4.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.4%

Demographics

Men 44%Women 56%
White
66.5%
Black
11.5%
Hispanic
13.9%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More
4.0%
International
0.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-01
App Fee (Domestic)$55
App Fee (International)$55

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.